Don’t be fooled by the flaxseed’s humble appearance: its size and everyday color don’t do justice to the tremendous benefits this little seed has for the human body. Even its Latin name will tell you: Linum Usitatissimum, means ‘very useful’1. Flaxseed is also often...

This December 31st, you will undoubtedly celebrate the New Year. And yet, there is nothing new about this celebration. First records of it bring us back in history a long way… The time is 2000 BCE. The month is March. The first moon after the vernal (Spring) equinox...

Nutmeg, like many spices, used to be very precious: in the 14th century, one kilogram cost up to three sheep or a cow. Luckily, you don’t need to have three sheep handy today to get nutmeg: a simple trip to the supermarket and a few dollars will suffice. Nutmeg used...

Did you ever wonder where the word ‘clove’ comes from? Have a look at the shape and you might not be surprised to learn that it comes from the French word “clou”, which means nail. So if you have been eating cloves to help your body steer itself towards better health,...

You know Fall is here when the leaves start turning all shades of yellows, oranges, and reds, the air gets cooler, and it’s finally time to go apple picking! A marker of the season, apples are also the main ingredient of one of the most quintessential American dish:...